University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law,
J.D., 2019
University of Missouri-Columbia,
B.S., Mechanical Engineer, 2016
Missouri
Missouri USDC, Eastern District
Missouri USDC, Western District
US Patent and Trademark Office
Thompson Coburn LLP
Associate, 2019-Present
Summer Associate 2018
Alex is a patent attorney and intellectual property litigator with experience assisting with litigation in federal courts and before administrative bodies.
Alex has experience in disputes involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, representing large and small companies across a variety of industries and technologies. Alex is also experienced in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications covering a wide variety of mechanical and electromechanical technologies. Alex's practice also includes issuing and responding to cease and desist letters, including negotiating resolutions with opposing parties, and preparing validity and infringement/freedom-to-operate opinions.
IP Corner® – December 2024 Edition
IP Corner® – October 2024 Edition
Federal Circuit Overrules Rigid Test for Design Patent Obviousness
Judge Rules AI-Generated Art Is Not Copyrightable
"Will the Jack Daniel’s case cause “Lotso” issues for Disney?",
World Intellectual Property Review, July 13, 2023
ACC STL CLE: IP Issues with GenAI - Ownership and Enforcement
Association of Corporate Counsel, July 2024
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